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Category: Space
The Great Memorial Diamond Scam: When Grief Meets Questionable Science
A skeptical look at the business of turning loved ones into overpriced jewelry Ever wondered what to do with grandma’s remains? Well, according to an increasingly profitable industry, you can now turn her into a diamond! Yes, you heard that right. For the modest sum of several thousand dollars, you can allegedly transform your dearly…
The Critical Fight to Save Hubble and Chandra: Why NASA’s Great Observatories Matter More Than Ever
Recent recommendations from NASA’s Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC) have highlighted a growing concern in the astronomical community: potential budget cuts to the Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. While NASA faces tough budget decisions, the committee strongly argues that cuts to these observatories should be kept to an absolute minimum. Here’s why this matters…
NASA’s 5 x 5 Risk Matrix Scorecard: A Powerful Tool for Space Safety
When it comes to space exploration and engineering, risk management is not just a buzzword—it’s a critical component of mission success and crew safety. In the wake of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, NASA established the Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) to ensure the highest standards of safety and engineering excellence across all NASA programs.…